12 The Dallas Post CALENDAR Sunday, April 17, 2005 How to get your listings published Calendar items are published free of charge. Generally, items will appear the two weeks prior to an event. The best way to submit material is by e-mail, to: thepost@leader.net. You also may send it to The Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre PA 18711, or drop it in the box at Uni-Mart, Rt. 309, Dallas. Deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. S MT |W FF {SS 1718] 19 20 21| 22 | 23 24 8 DAYS A WEEK CLASSES Apr.19 - PA HEARTLAND ARTIST, 6:45 p.m. in the Tunkhannock Public Library. Painting a 9 inch heart shaped, faux slate welcome sign, taught by Doreen Flaherty. Anyone who would like to try painting is wel- come to paint or to observe. 836-6923. Apr. 23 - ACRYLIC SEMINAR, with Barb Franzreb, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Library. Members of Pennsylvania Heartland Artist should contact Eileen to reserve a spot. Cost to non-members is $20. Student must supply surface (approx. 14" X 16" min., wood or can- vas), paint will be supplied. This is a beginner/intermedi- ate skill level. Register at 869-2507 or by email to paintbox@epix.net before April 15. Space is limited. COMMUNITY Apr. 23 - FLEA MARKET, © a.m.-2 p.m., Mountain Grange 567, 8th St., Carverton. Lunch and bever- ages 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Apr. 23 - FAMILY-STYLE ROAST BEEF SUPPER, 4:30- 6:30 p.m., takeouts at 4 p.m. Sweet Valley Vol. Fire Co. Adults, $8; children 6-12, $4; under 6 free. All takeouts $8. At the fire hall, Main Road. OUTDOORS Apr. 23 - TOBY'S CREEK CLEANUP, 8 a.m.-noon. Meet at Goeringer Family Dentistry, Dallas. Gloves and bags provided. 675-1389. Apr. 23 - BACK MOUNTAIN TRAIL CLEANUP, 9 a.m.- noon. Meet at DAMA sign, Rt. 309, Trucksville. 696-3409. Apr. 23 - FRANCES SLOCUM STATE PARK CLEANUP, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at park office. 696-9105. RECYCLING Apr.19 - JACKSON TOWNSHIP. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the municipal building, 2211 Huntsville Rd. Co-mingled and newspaper. 675-8371. SPECIAL EVENTS Apr. 17 - MOTORCYLE SHOW, to benefit Wyoming Valley Children's Association, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kingston Armory. Motorcycle owners may enter their bikes for a $10 fee. Prizes will be award- ed several categories. Admission, $3, children 10 and under free. : Apr.21 - CELEBRITY LUNCHEON, Dr. Will Miller, a psychothera- pist, minister and comedian, Nick at Nite's resident Television Therapist and the host of “Why We Watch" seg- ments and a frequent guest on television programs. Talk from 11 a.m. to noon followed - by a question and answer period. Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Apr. 22 - FILM, FOOD, & FUN FACTS: A film and discussion series, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Penn State Wilkes-Barre Science Bldg. “City Slickers,” comedy. Area native Jack Palance won an Oscar for his per- formance in this comedy with Billy Crystal. $15/person/movie or S60/person/all 5 movies, if registered by March 30. Light refreshments served. Call 675-9102 or visit www.wb.psu.edu/ce Apr. 23 - HORSE TRAINING DEMO, 1-4 p.m., Friedman Farms Wyoming Rd., Dallas. Only two horses accepted for training during demon- stration, $50 charge. Free observation for public; bring chairs and questions. The instructor is Monica Erman, John Lyons Certified Trainer. Contact Monica to apply at 378-2142 or 362-2788. Call 675-4455 for directions. Apr. 23 - NEPA HORSE FAIR, © a.m.-5 p.m., Peaceful Valley Equestrian Center, off Rt. 309, Beaumont. Special demonstrations, speakers, food, pony rides and more. Look for signs. 333-5944. Apr. 23-24 - HOLISTIC MARKET AND FAIR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bodyworkers, card readers, arts, crafts etc. North Moreland Fire Hall, Center Moreland. Admission $1, chil- dren under 10 free. 333- 5402. Film Festival wraps up this week The Dietrich Theater Spring 2005 Film Festival will run through Thursday, April 21. The Dietrich Theater is located at 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Call 996-1500 for details, or visit www.diet- richtheater.com. The schedule: A Very Long Engagement: Sun., April 17, 2:30 p.m.; Tue., April 19, 5:30 p.m. Almost Peaceful: Mon. April 18, 6 p.m. Being Julia: Mon. April 18, 7:35 p.m. Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids: Mon. April 18, 7:35 p.m. Bright Leaves: Wed. April 20, 12 p.m. Hotel Rwanda: Tue. April 19, 8 p.m. Kinsey: Wed. April 20, 2 p.m; Postmen in the Mountains: Sun. April 17, 7:30 p.m. The Merchant of Venice: Sun. April 17, 12 p.m. The Sea Inside: Sun. April 17,5 p.m.; Thu. April 21, 5:45 p.m. The Woodsman: Wed. April 20, 7:30 p.m. Vera Drake: Wed. April 20, 5 p.m. 945-3460 - 836-3135 - Web Site: www.gatewayfordmercury.com (Eve) surrounded by animals. Seth Brandreth (Adam), Bill Lipski (Father) and Alice Y. Fink ‘Children of Eden’ at Music Box The Music Box Players are pleased to present “Children of Eden,” a musical extravaganza based on favorite biblical char- acters of the Old Testament. Stephen Schwartz, composer of Godspell and Broadway’s current blockbuster hit, Wicked, along with John Caird (Les Miserables) have woven together the tales of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah and his family to create a con- temporary, non-denomination- al musical celebration of humankind. In a theatrical explosion of song and dance, clever scenery and costumes, the creative team of Debbie Zehner (direc- tor), Amber Lizza (choreogra- pher), K.D. Love (costumes), Michael Gallagher (lighting ONGOING COMMUNITY PUBLIC SWIMMING, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sundays 2-5 p.m. Dallas Middle School pool is open to the public for lap and recreational swimming. No one under 18 admitted without a parent or guardian. Proof of resi- dence and a $2 daily fee required. FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES, Wednesdays 6-8 p.m, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, off Rt. 118, Dallas. For families with chemical dependency, in cooperation with Clear Brook Inc.. Info, 823-1171. EXHIBITS Through April 30 - SENIOR EXHIBITION Il, work by grad- uating students from Keystone College's four-year programs. At Lizza Fine Arts Studios, 155 Bridge Street, Tunkhannock. Opening reception Sunday, April 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. Gallery open weekdays, 9 am. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 836-8806. Through May 1- ALL-COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHY AND VARI- ETY OF MEDIA exhibition, Widmann Gallery of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King's College, Wilkes-Barre. Original photo- graphs, paintings, drawings, sculpture, crafts and other artwork. Free and open to TIRE Pick Your Ripe B51 2005 MERCURY SABLE Looks New, Rides New, Silver 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Sig. 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Performances will be held April 16, 17, and 21-24, at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville. At each performance a buffet dinner catered by La Fratte’s of Pittston will be offered. Show- only tickets are also available at all performances. For reservations and infor- mation, call 283-2195 or 800- 698-PLAY or visit www.musicbox.org. Group rates are available. the public. Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri., 10-4; Tue, Wed., 10-8., Sat. and Sun., 1- 4 p.m. www@kings.edu or 208-5900, ext. 5328. Through May 22 - THEN AS NOW, paintings by 11 con- temporary artists. Sordoni- Art Gallery at Wilkes University, 150 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Open daily noon-4 p.m. Info, 408-4325. HEALTH BACK MT. FREE MEDICAL AND LEGAL CLINIC, every Friday, 6:30 p.m., Fr. Sammons Hall at St. Therese's Church, Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. Strictly confidential and non-denominational. Volunteer doctors, nurses and greeters are welcome. Call Maureen at 696-1427 with questions. Wednesdays - YOGA FOR YOU, 10-11 a.m. Instructor: Angela Heffron, certified Hatha yoga instructor. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel - and a blanket. $10 per les- son, children free. Dietrich Theater 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock. 996-1500. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings, Every Tuesday starting at 7:30 p.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Church, off Rt. 118, Dallas. Every Friday starting at 7 p.m., Shavertown United Methodist Church, Pioneer Ave. only $15,995 Only $26,995 Only $14,995 Only $14,995 Only $17,995 Only $11,995 Only $12,995 Only $9,995 only $12,995 only $ 8,995 Only $13,995 Choral concert at Misericordia @ The College Misericordia Choral Society will present “Black and White: Music for Chorus and Piano” on Tuesday, April 26 at 8 p.m. in Walsh Auditorium at College Misericordia. The concert will feature choral music with espe- cially interesting piano accom- paniments to celebrate the recent refurbishment of the college’s Steinway concert grand piano. Betty Porzuczek and Tsukasa Waltich, both mem- bers of the college faculty, will perform as pianists with the Choral Society on music by Gwyneth Walker, Norman UPCOMING COMMUNITY Apr. 30 - CHICKEN BREAST DINNER, serving 4:30-6:30 p.m.;, Noxen United Methodist Church, Rt. 29. $6.50 per meal. Served as takeouts, seating available for those who wish to eat in. May 14 - SPACE AVAILABLE for flea market and craft sale, at Maple Grove United Methodist Church, Sweet Valley. Spaces are $10 inside, $8 outside. Call Shirley at 477-5300, or Coleen at 477-5638 to reserve. BOOTHS AVAILABLE, for the Market on the Pond, June 18 at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Spaces $20 each, call 675-8600, ext. 195. Maximum 100 vendors. KIDSTUFF THE FRESH AIR FUND wel- comes volunteers and host families for a summer 2005 visit for New York City chil- dren. 674-3707. SPECIAL EVENTS Apr. 28 - LAND TRUST DINNER at Genetti's Hotel in Wilkes- Barre. Program by Tom Diez, internationally-known wildlife cinematographer. More information can be found at www.nblt.org. Apr. 28 - RELIGION COMES TO THE BACK MOUNTAIN: Churches of our Area, pres- entation to the Back Mountain Historical Association, 7 p.m. in the Kennedy Lounge of the Banks Student Center, College Misericordia. Guest speaker, Atty. Stephen Killian, treasurer of the Luzerne County Historical Society. Historic photographs of other Back Mountain build- ings and landscapes will be on display. Guests will hear an update on the Back Mountain oral history project from College Misericordia’s History Club. Light refresh- ments will be served. Public welcome. For more informa- tion or to RSVP, call 674- 3341. Apr. 29 - WORDHORDE, open- mic night in a coffeehouse atmosphere, Back Mountain Memorial Library, starting at Dello Joio, Charles Ives, and Aaron Copland. The concert will conclude with a perform- ance of Beethoven's magnifi- cent “Choral Fantasy” with full orchestra. Admission is free, and a reception will follow. The Choral Society, directed by John Curtis, is made up of stu- dents, faculty and staff of the college as well as members of the community from through- out the Wyoming Valley. For more information, contact Dr. Curtis at 674-6739 or visit our website at www.misericordia.edu/choral_ society. 7 p.m. Age 14 through adult may present poetry, music, prose and monologue. Donation of $1 to cover FJ ZN costs. Featuring winners of : the Friends Poetry Contest 2005. Info, 675-1182, or www.nepenn.com/friends Apr. 29 - FILM, FOOD, & FUN FACTS: A film and discussion series, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Penn State Wilkes-Barre Science Bldg. “1776,” a film version of the Broadway musical. S15/person/movie or $60/person/all 5 movies, if registered by March 30. Light refreshments served. Call 675-9102 or visit www.wb.psu.edu/ce May 12 - CELEBRITY LUN- CHEON, Rue McClanahan of The Golden Girls fame. Talk from 11 a.m. to noon followed by a question and answer period. Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Info, 696-3967, or visit www.celebrityluncheons.org. May 5 - CELEBRITY BENEFIT DINNER for Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania, with guest speaker Jerome “The Bus" Bettis. Reception 4 and auction of entertain- ment and sports memorabil- ia, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; VIP ses- sion to meet Bettis, 6 to 7 p.m., for special ticket hold- ers. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for children under 14. VIP meet and greet tickets are $100, limit- ed to 50. 825-5261. STAGE Apr. 29, 30 - GET BILL SHAKE- SPEARE OFF THE STAGE, a touching comedy that pon- ders the question, “Is Shakespeare passe?” Dallas” High School auditorium, 8 ‘«. p.m. each night. Tickets are $3. ; Apr. 29-30 - SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY, presented by the Wyoming Seminary Players, 8 p.m. in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center, N. Sprague Ave., Kingston. The play presents the life stories of residents of the fictional rural Illinois town of Spoon River, and will include live performances of folk music of the early 20th century. Tickets are $2 in advance and $3 at the door, and the production is open to the public. 270-2190. Tell our advertisers you saw them in The Post. They'll appreciate it, and so will we. I Brewed It My Way Espresso. Food. Fun. WiFi. Open Mic. 295 Wyoming Ave ® Wyoming ® Phone 613-3300. cafe@ibreweditmyway.com Roofing . % Windows ™,_ Siding ” Remodeling "One call and we will do the rest.” Lifetime Warranty Available (Material & Labor) Since 1910 EVANS ROOFING 202 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, PA 654-3384 ) 7
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